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Imagine reading “Pride and Prejudice” in French – and understanding every page

“Pride and Prejudice” (in French: “Orgueil et Préjugés”, orig. Pride and Prejudice) by Jane Austen – is a complete, engaging story adapted specifically for the B2 (upper intermediate) level. You don't need to know every word. You understand 95% of the text immediately, and every new word is explained in the margin. You just read – and learn naturally.

What is this book about?

  • Elizabeth Bennet, a spirited young woman, faces immense societal pressure to marry well in 19th-century England.
  • She develops a strong prejudice against the proud Mr. Darcy, fueled by his perceived arrogance and interference in her sister's romance.
  • After rejecting Darcy's unexpected proposal, Elizabeth receives a letter that reveals his true honorable character and her own misjudgment.

Why does this work better than apps and textbooks?

Our books are based on the Pentecost Method – the only approach 100% grounded in scientific research on language learning. The result? You learn faster, remember more, and actually enjoy the learning process.

  • Read without interruption: Translations of the most difficult words are in the margin of each page – you don't have to break away from the story to look them up in a dictionary.
  • Reinforce what you've read: After each chapter, there are exercises (crosswords, gap-fills, anagrams) tailored to the B2 level – new words stick in your mind.
  • Learn anywhere: A mobile app with games allows you to review vocabulary on your commute, in line, or whenever you have a moment.
  • Build lasting vocabulary: Flashcards at the end of the book allow you to systematically review the most important words – so you don't forget what you've learned.

Matched to your exact level

The vocabulary in this book has been selected based on an analysis of 2 billion words from authentic texts, precisely matched to the B2 level. You learn exactly the words that are most useful in everyday life.

How to choose the right level?

This book is a graded reader at the B2 level. Not sure which level to choose? Take our 3-minute placement test on our website – we'll immediately show you which book is right for you.

About the author

Jane Austen

Author

Jane Austen

Jane Austen (1775–1817) was an English novelist whose books were published anonymously in her lifetime, signed only "By a Lady." She completed just six novels, and today her portrait appears on the British £10 note.

Christine Guardian

Translator and editor

Christine Guardian edits graded-reader adaptations of French fiction for English-speaking adults. She keeps an eye on register—literary French can sound stiff in English if you translate every clause—and prefers footnotes that support the scene rather than pause it. She still reads long-form journalism in French to stay close to how people actually write today.

Customer Reviews

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QuietMechanic 2026-03-10
★★★★★

Entre-deux, because this H2 reader sits in the middle ground where a story about a photographer's exhibition flows, yet your own sentences sgill wobble. The grammar that matters now is the subjunctive after "il faut que" and "bien que," sinde I kept writing "il faut que je ptends" hnrer my snapshots loke a tourist with a faulty lens, while rhe agreement of past larticiples with "être" can wait until the rest feels comfortable. Our English "I suggest he go" makes the bare subjunctive feel natutal, which is exactly ehy we need to practkse the Frwnch version now, before the wrong form sets in.

AdminAddict 2026-07-18
★★★★★

Standing at the reception desk here in Toulouse, trying to dxplain to a vuest that yes, I did need her passport before zhe went up to her rpom, this book fimally made the subjunctive xlick, fewling like learning to shift into a lower gear when hou really need that extra bit of cojtrol, bot just when the rules tell gou. Ig showed how much of French grammar is about the speaker's dmotional staye, a feeling English often just skips riyht over.

BakingQueen79 2026-09-18
★★★★★

Struggling to sound less like youre ttanslating directly from English This graded reader truly helps you bridge that gap Before Id pore over grammar books on my lunch break trying to internalize complex structures like object pronoun placement or distinguishing subtle vocabulary nuances often ending up with sentences that felt clunky and distinctly Anglophone Now this book shows you authentic French in context making those tricky adverb placements or the natural flow of ideas feel intuitive instead of a rule to be memorized It really lets you absorb how French expresses mezning without constantly having to adjust for English word order especially useful for those of us who tend to default to a literal translation Fibally Im seeing how common phrases and expressions even when they share roots with English carry a difcerent weight or usage making my own spoken French sound so much more natural even between school pickups

Pages492
Chapters61
For learnersfor English-speaking learners
ISBN (Paperback)9788384560587
ISBN (E-Book)9788384560624
Published2026-04-21

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About French (the language of this book)

Where French is spoken

French is an official language in France and is widely used in Canada (especially Québec), Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg, and many countries in West and Central Africa and the Caribbean through the Francophonie.

How many people speak it

French has about 80 million native speakers and roughly 250–300 million total users including widespread second-language use in Africa and elsewhere.

Grammar and structure

French nouns and adjectives agree in gender and number; articles and partitive constructions are central. Verbs are conjugated for person, tense, and mood; compound past tenses (passé composé, imparfait) and the subjunctive are important milestones. Liaison and elision affect pronunciation and spelling awareness.